MONTICELLO, NY — On Friday, June 24, the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, will celebrate the start of its summer reading program with a party. The party will be a Kids vs. Parents competition. Between 4:30 and 6 p.m. sign up for summer reading, learn about the wide variety of summer programs at the library, enjoy a few snacks and play games. There will be many board games, including life-sized Connect 4, Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots, Apples to Apples, Sorry, and more. There will also be Super Smash Bros. on the big screen, and a 3D printer demonstration. Go around the room playing games, and earn points for Team Kids or Team Parents. The winning team earns bragging rights.

Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event, including family four-pack tickets to Hudson Valley Renegades games, a gift certificate to Sticky Fingers Ice Cream in Kauneonga Lake, and books for children and teens. Must be present to win. For more information visit www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org.